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Education
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, GPA 3.9, 2024
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor Science Nursing, with high honors, 2022
Mercy College of Ohio, Youngstown, Ohio
Associates of Science in Nursing, with honors, 2018
Lawrence County Career and Technical School, New Castle, Pennsylvania
Practical Nursing Graduate LPN, with high honors, 2013
Clarion University, Clarion, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Psychology, 2000
Butler County Community College, Butler, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, 2018
Allegheny General Hospital Davita, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hemo-Dialysis, PD and CRRT, 2005
Butler County Community College, Butler, Pennsylvania
Phlebotomist, 2003
Licensure
CRNP Licensure and Registered Nurse Licensure in the states of:
State of Pennsylvania, current
State of Ohio, current
License Practical Nurse Licensure
State of Pennsylvania, Current
Certificates and Continued Education
- ACLS, American Heart Association, current
- BLS, American Heart Association, current
- Acute RN Competency Certification, Davita, Current
- HD Competency Certification, Davita, current
- CRRT Competency Certification, Davita, current
- PD Competency Certification, Davita, current
- Infection Control and Prevention and Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, current
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Nursing Professionals, Elite Professional Education, LLC, Emergency Nursing: Acid Base,
- Fluid/Electrolyte, and Hematological Emergencies
- Emergency Nursing: Orthopedic, Shock and Multisystem Trauma Emergencies
- Sedation for an Intubated Patient: Contribute to Optimal Outcomes
- Human Factors in CVAD Infections, PICC Excellence, INC
FNP Student Experience
Family Practice
Plastic Surgery
Urgent Care
Pediatrics
Women's Health
Professional Experience
Youngstown State University Adjunct Faculty
Serve as faculty member 08/24 - Current
Instruct students, attend staff meetings, complete grading and evaluations.
Acute Dialysis, and Preceptor
Served multiple Hospital Locations for Davita, covered Pennsylvania and Ohio 02/22 - current
Performed Hemodialysis, CRRT and Peritoneal dialysis treatments in an acute care setting.
PICC, Instructor, Auditor, Vascular Access RN, and Charge Nurse
UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA 04/20 – 02/22
Coordinated care with multiple health care providers for appropriate IV access and PICC line placement for infusion care needs. Coordinated and performed PICC line placement. Adhered to best practice standards of care for prevention of vascular injury and CLABSI. Educated primary care nurses, physicians, patients and families regarding the care and maintenance of PICC and midlines. Taught central line care and maintenance in Mercy School of Nursing and in UPMC ICU Residency program.
Charge, Preceptor
Corecivic Youngstown, OH 10/21 – 02/22
Federal Marshals Office Prison Nurse
Functioned as a charge nurse by delegating to licensed practical nurses. Administered prescribed medications, therapeutic agents, treatments, disease prevention, and restorative measures ordered by a physician. Assisted physician with medical and minor surgical procedures. Obtained specimens for diagnostic procedures as needed and instructed inmates concerning medications and personal health care. Instructed and supervised correctional staff regarding inmate health care and needs.
Charge, Preceptor
Clarion Psychiatric Hospital Clarion, PA 07/19 – 10/21
Acute Psychiatric Units
Managed care of adult and adolescent psychiatric patients. Delegated to licensed practical nurses and mental health technicians. Assured a safe environment for staff and patients. Reported behavior status, developed care plan, Worked as expert communicator and expert in de-escalation.
Staff Nurse
UPMC Farrell, PA 07/18 – 07/19
Critical Care
Functioned as a staff nurse on a 18 bed critical care unit. Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients in ICU. Administered medications and intravenous fluids as ordered. Monitored telemetry, vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, pain levels, levels of consciousness, and paid meticulous attention to details of patient care.
Home Health
Concordia Braden, PA 04/13 – 07/18
Palliative Nurse
Assessed and treated patients with a variety of chronic health conditions. Documented patient information and performed physical assessments. Well-versed in pain management. Ensured that all patients’ physical, social, spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs were met. Educated patients and their families concerning their health condition. Developed customized patient care plans to ensure meeting all the unique needs of each individual patient. Referred patients to Hospice as needed.
Counselor
Children Services Oil City, PA 01/01 – 04/13
Crisis Intervention Counselor, Children Services
Counseled men women and children. Assisted on domestic violence calls. Worked as prevention education coordinator for grades K-12 in Venango County.
Awards & Honors
- Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society, Gamma Delta Chapter
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
- Registered Nurse Melissa A. Cleaver, RN Provides Care for the Pennsylvania Area - IssueWire
Academic & Professional Activities
- Graduate Representative (Grad School)
- International Nurses Association
- American Red Cross Disaster Response Member
- Class President Nursing School
Volunteer Community Activities
- First Responder, Fire Fighter, EMT for Mahoning County Fire Department
- Assistant Youth Director and Pioneer Club Teacher at Christ Community Church